PowerShot A3300 IS

PowerShot A3300 IS

Canon Powershot A3300 IS Review

Well built body available in 5 colors; Red, Pink, Blue, Black and Sliver

Comfortable
control layout for size

Captures nice
16-megapixel photos

Decent high ISO
noise control

Smart Auto shooting
mode is accurate and makes the camera incredibly easy to use

Uses a Li-ion power source (past "A" series used
AAs)

More compact body than previous
"A" series models

Captures decent 720p
HD video

Easy on the wallet

Cons

Weak flash

Flash
location is very easy to block with your fingers

No optical zoom during video

Very sensitive built-in microphone

Bottom
Line

The PowerShot
A3300 IS performed well during our tests, with good shooting
performance, pleasing image quality, and loads of easy to use exposure
options. At just $179.99 US or less, it offers a great value for the
size, features, and quality you receive. Read more in our Full
Conclusion.

Canon continues to update their popular and affordable "A series" line of compact digital cameras, with the latest addition being the PowerShot A3300 IS. Holding the top spot in this lineup, the A3300 IS boasts some very appealing features, while still carrying an affordable price tag of just $180 US.

This unit replaces the A3100, with a few upgrades. The A3300 includes a 16-megapixel image sensor, a wide 5x optical zoom lens starting at 28mm, optical image stabilization, a 3.0-inch LCD, and loads of easy to use exposure modes.

This unit is also style savvy, with 5 body color choice options (Pink, Blue, Black, Red and Silver), allowing you to match the A3300 with your favorite outfit or handbag.

Canon PowerShot A3300
IS Features:

16-Megapixel, 1/2.3-inch CCD imaging
sensor

DIGIC III image processor

5x optical zoom lens
with a 35mm film equivalent range of 28-140mm

Optical
Image Stabilization

3.0-inch, 230,000 dot LCD screen

15
- 1/1600 sec. total shutter range

ISO 80-1600

Smart
Auto shooting mode

Face Detection AF/AE/FE/WB

Face
Detection Self-Timer

Intelligent Contrast Correction

Low-Light
shooting mode

New Discreet and Live View Control modes

PictBridge/Exif Print

USB 2.0 Hi-Speed

Li-Ion
Rechargeable Battery pack (230 shot battery life)

SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot (Eye-Fi compliant)

What's in
the Box?:

PowerShot A3300 IS Body

Lithium-ion NB-8L

Battery
Charger CB-2LA

Wrist Strap WS-800

Digital Camera
Solution CD-ROM

USB Interface Cable IFC-400PCU

AV Cable
AVC-400

The Canon PowerShot A3300 IS is available now
with a MSRP of US $179.99.

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